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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
  • Public
    4 year
  • 8,436
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:18
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 4%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Youngstown State University provides open access to high-quality education through a broad range of affordable certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate programs. The University is dedicated to outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service and to forging connections among these three interactive components of its mission; fostering student-faculty relationships that enrich teaching and learning, develop scholarship, and encourage public service; promoting diversity and an understanding of global perspectives; and advancing the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the state and region.
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historic stone building with towers and arched windows under a blue sky

Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate 6,580
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,856
Transfer Students 359
Programs 374 Programs
Courses 4,303 Courses
Transfer Agreements 1 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 5,047 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $11,113
Out-of-State Tuition $11,473
Books and Supplies $1,200

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Credit For Life Experience:
    Working with Youngstown State University, students can earn credit through documented trainings and certifications, department challenge exams, experience gained on the job, etc.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    A minimum college GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required of transfer applicants.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required. Your official high school transcript is required if you have not earned an associate degree.
  • SAT Scores:
    Standardized personal test scores are not required.
  • Essay:
    An essay or personal statement is not required.
  • Application Fee:
    Non-refundable $45 application fee (waived for veterans and active duty military)
  • Interview:
    An interview is not required.
  • Other Requirements:
    An official copy of your GED test results (if applicable) and proof of passing all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test (Ohio residents only) are required if you have not earned an associate degree.
  • Apply Here:
    https://ysu.edu/admissions/apply-to-ysu

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is D.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    You must complete 21 hours at Youngstown to earn an associate degree and 30 hours in resident to earn a bachelor's degree.

Youngstown State University

Address:
One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44555
United States
Main Phone:
(330) 941-3000
Website:
www.ysu.edu
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Last updated on 2/26/2026 by AcademyOne.